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Rastberger will use deep industry knowledge and management skills to guide regional team during a time of exponential growth.

Security company advises banks to install new firmware versions on POS terminals to address flaws.

The expansion is backed by the increased demand for Robots and automation solutions in the global market.

New-to-market REcreate redefines reverse engineering with a fresh, flexible design approach.

CGTech will feature VERICUT 9.2 at HOUSTEX, EASTEC, SOUTHTEC and WESTEC.

The just-released SANS 2021 OT/ICS Cybersecurity Survey, sponsored by Nozomi Networks, uncovered some surprising findings. We take a look at some compelling statistics that ICS operators should take note of as they work to protect their OT and ICS systems.

The virtual conference runs Sept. 20-22 and offers an in-depth overview of robot safety.

The Solvay Novecare chemical plant reduced downtime and improved safety by tackling an alarm management overhaul. This article was originally published in InTech's July/August issue.

Check out these tips on how to write the best automation engineer resume to captivate future hiring managers.

How Jena's public transport system monitors its charging columns for the e-bus fleet and uses advanced diagnostic features to increase availability and optimize maintenance activities.

With more than 500 global auto factories and 90 million cars produced in 2019, managing vehicle logistics onsite becomes more and more crucial. With 5G and automated parking, automakers can save time and reduce costs.

A new cybersecurity bill proposed in New York could soon mean enhanced critical infrastructure security for the state.

ADAS and robotic vehicles will drive the LiDAR market from US$1.8 billion in 2020 to US$5.7 billion in 2026.

The first step in developing the energy program was “benchmarking” electrical energy consumption across the property. As current flows through conductors, some energy will inevitably become waste as heat. The person performing energy savings studies must be a cross between an energy engineer and a politician. This article was originally published in InTech's July/August issue.

Tahoma Engineered Solutions, a leading manufacturer of precision machined parts and wire formed products, successfully completed their ISO 9001:2015 Surveillance Audit.

Makes intelligent forecasting accessible to finance and operations teams while supercharging productivity for data science groups.

FairCom EDGE enables organizations to easily access, share and leverage Industrial IoT data.

Triton Innovation, LLC.’s leading expertise in manufacturing and supplying equipment for a broad range of food handling and processing applications caught the attention of a commercial bakery.

To celebrate it's 1-year anniversary, ISA Connect is opening up its technical forum to non-members for the entire month of September.

Global industrial electrical connectors provider Stäubli and ABB to explore technologies to support the decarbonization of mining operations.

Edge software platform combined with computer vision technology provides more accurate real-time operational picture from the fusion of video analytics and conventional sensor data.

The scope and degree of individualization as currently strived for can no longer be achieved with the tool kit of conventional mass production. To determine the right degree of individualization for their machines, OEMs should think in terms of different “clusters” or functional groups. This article was originally published in InTech's July/August issue.

Western Sling to be a joint manufacturer and exclusive reseller of the Vita Load Navigator in Colorado and Wyoming.

Positive Technologies today released new research that examines information security risks present in industrial companies, the second-most targeted sector by cybercriminals in 2020. An external attacker can penetrate the corporate network at 91% of industrial organizations.

AMETEK Surface Vision, the leading provider of online surface inspection solutions, has appointed Vincent Roy as Regional Sales Manager for Canada.

UK manufacturers express growing interest in the potential of robotic automation to help address impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and protect against future workforce shortages.

Tatsoft SCADA solutions leverages the Canary Historian for data storage with "out-of-the-box" integration.

South Burlington-based industrial computer manufacturer plans to build new Vermont headquarters; open an office in North Carolina; and expand operations in the Netherlands, Malaysia and Taiwan.

Robust and well-maintained control system optimization, advanced process control, and model-based predictive control can increase production, decrease costs, and autonomously operate the mill of the future. This article was originally published in InTech's July/August issue.

Rockwell Automation embraces cloud-based digitalization of entire manufacturing businesses with the acquisition of Plex Systems for $2.22 billion.

Barrier-busting AS1 introduces industry first cross platform 3D laser scanner for portable measuring arms and laser trackers.

Software industry veteran and ex-Google exec Victor Lin to head engineering and computer vision teams as Symbio adds highly experienced leaders to accelerate company growth and scale.

ABB’s service agreement with LKAB covers twelve hoists at Kiruna mine and has been extended until at least the end of 2023.

Choked flow is a poorly understood phenomenon that can affect control valve sizing, along with trim and material specification. This article was originally published in InTech's July/August issue.

While an ISA committee searches for a successor, we wish Mary Ramsey the best in all her future endeavors.

By handling every aspect of financing and deployment, Formic empowers manufacturers to save money from day one and boost production.

Steam trap management industrial IoT solution combines Everactive’s batteryless sensors and Armstrong’s deep thermal energy expertise.

This blog summarizes the key points for the IEC 62443 standards and provides recommendations for CSMS development.

North Coast Technical develops a mobile vision system to educate customers and enhance awareness of deep learning, code reading and image analysis technologies.

Acquisition accelerates Zebra’s Enterprise Asset Intelligence vision by expanding its growing retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) software portfolio.

The government should create cybersecurity investment tax credits for industry to stimulate more protection. This article was originally published in InTech's July/August issue.

PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) is making an active contribution in this area and is committed to comprehensive and practicable standardization of industrial communication, which is continuously evolving in line with progress in implementation, but also with the technologies used.

Wind River, a global leader in delivering software for intelligent systems, today announced that the companies are jointly developing a 5G vRAN solution that integrates Intel FlexRAN reference software for systems fueled by 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors with built-in AI acceleration.

Industrial organizations are leveraging the cloud as they mature defenses and prioritize control system reliability.

Leading German industrial robot manufacturer turns to Nokia for 5G private wireless.

The IoT platforms market is at the height of its confusion before a period of consolidation, standardization and simplicity for users. This article was originally published in InTech's July/August issue.

From factory lines to robotics, the one constant is change. With the onset of the IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), factories are now faster, smarter, and more efficient than ever. Every aspect of the manufacturing process is monitored, evaluated, and improved through machine-to-machine communication.

Read some examples of API usage in Smart Manufacturing and IIoT.

Powerful IIoT devices can only work with the right infrastructure. The IEC 63171-7 standard specifies hybrid M12 interfaces with SPE and power contacts for high-power applications. Open standard increases investment certainty in the SPE market.

Bedrock Automation, the creator of Bedrock OSA, the world’s most powerful and secure industrial control system, announced today that Angus Measurement Services, LP will represent Bedrock products exclusively to upstream and midstream oil and gas companies in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.